How far is it from Outer Hebrides to Isle of Islay?

The distance between Outer Hebrides and Isle of Islay is 167 miles.

How do I travel from Outer Hebrides to Isle of Islay without a car?

The best way to get from Outer Hebrides to Isle of Islay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 15h 50m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Outer Hebrides to Isle of Islay?

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Outer Hebrides to Isle of Islay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Isle of Islay?

There are 44+ hotels available in Isle of Islay.

Outer Hebrides to Isle of Islay - 2 ways to travel via bus, plane, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Outer Hebrides to Isle of Islay by bus, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Newton House Rd End to Airport Terminal
2. Fly from Benbecula (BEB) to Islay (ILY)BEB - ILY
7h 37m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Uist and Barra Hospital to Police StationW17
2. Take the ferry from Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal to Oban Ferry Terminal20A
3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminal
4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry TerminalCm9
15h 50m

Benbecula (BEB) to Islay (ILY) flights

5Weekly Planes

4h 35mAverage Duration

£300Cheapest Price

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Distance: 166.3 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Outer Hebrides, Scotland and Isle of Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Outer Hebrides to Isle of Islay. However, you can take the bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Benbecula (BEB) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 451 bus to Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Road End to Hotel via Uist and Barra Hospital, Police Station, Lochboisdale South Uist Ferry Terminal, Oban Ferry Terminal, Colonsay Ferry Terminal, Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 15h 50m.

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